Grand Bahama vacation rentals Villas & apartments to rent, holiday homes in Freeport
Grand Bahama sits to the north of the Bahamian chain of islands and just 55 miles off the Florida coast. It's a beautiful and convenient vacation destination and home to some of the friendliest people around. The island has a vibrant culture, charming towns and settlements and is rich in history dating back 7000 years.
Whilst there is the option of doing absolutely nothing apart from chilling out on a deserted beach, Grand Bahama is home to the bustling town of Freeport. This is the main commercial and tourist centre with great shopping, superb restaurants, bars and lively evening entertainment.
West End, which is the official capital of the island was famous for rum runners, arms smugglers and wreckers but is now a quiet fishing village with quaint bars and seafood restaurants and is an interesting place to wander around and chill out.
| Top things to see and do | |
|---|---|
| Dive with dolphins at Sanctuary Bay | ✔ |
| Deep sea fishing - marlin, snapper, grouper | ✔ |
| Sailing, wind surfing and kayaking | ✔ |
| Garden of Groves - botanical gardens | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Treasure Bay Casino - Vegas style | ✔ |
| Explore the amazing Lucayan Caverns | ✔ |
| Tour "The Perfume Factory" in Freeport | ✔ |
| Port Lucaya Market with bars & restaurants | ✔ |
Grand Bahama beaches
There are magnificent white silky sand beaches around the island where you will find reef protected bays with tropical fish, shallow sandbars and coconut palms providing the shade - perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sailing and scuba diving.
Some of the most popular beaches include...
- Lucaya
- Xanadu
- Taino
- Gold Rock
- Fortune
- Barbary
- Peterson's Cay 1 mile off-shore
After a day on the beach or sight seeing, the ideal way to end the day is to return to your own condominium or villa rental, light up the BBQ, watch the sun go down and dine under the stars.
Featured villas & apartments to rent
Nearly all the vacation rentals are to be found around the tourist centre of Freeport and at West End where there is a good selection of villas and apartments to rent. Experience the very best of this stunning island chain by staying in a private beach front vacation rental. Many of our holiday homes are villas or condos set within touching distance of the pink sandy beaches and come with a full range of facilities such as wifi, satelite TV and private / shared swimming pools.
Grand Bahama is an all year round destination with a sub-tropical climate and average summer temperatures between May and September of 80-85°F. Between October and April temperatures average 70-75°F. The rainy season runs from May through to October and the proximity of Grand Bahama to Florida means it experiences the same weather systems including hurricanes which are a possibility between July and November.
Festivals and events
The people of Grand Bahama like their festivals so if you are fortunate enough to be on the island, there is a high probability that a carnival or sporting event will be on at the same time. Two of the largest festivals occur in the summer.
| Junkanoo Parade | 1 Jan |
| "Love Rush" Junkanoo | 21-22 Feb |
| Heritage Day | 1 March |
| Summer Festival | May - June |
| Bahamas Independence | 10 July |
| Christmas Festival | 6-11 Dec |
Our view on the Grand Bahama
A stunning location with pristine white talcum powder sandy beaches, tropical waters and a laid back but lively evening atmosphere all add up to making Grand Bahama an unforgettable vacation.
